The Avenging Conscience

The Avenging Conscience

1914
1h 23m
5.9

5.9/10

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"The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind"

Overview

Thwarted by his despotic uncle from continuing his love affair, a young man's thoughts turn dark as he dwells on ways to deal with his uncle. Becoming convinced that murder is merely a natural part of life, he kills his uncle and hides the body. However, the man's conscience awakens; paranoia sets in and nightmarish visions begin to haunt him.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Majestic Motion Picture Company
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language

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Quick Facts

Release Date August 2, 1914
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0003643

Cast

Henry B. Walthall
Henry B. Walthall

The Nephew

Spottiswoode Aitken
Spottiswoode Aitken

The Uncle

Blanche Sweet
Blanche Sweet

The Sweetheart

George Siegmann
George Siegmann

The Italian

Ralph Lewis
Ralph Lewis

The Detective

Mae Marsh
Mae Marsh

The Maid

Robert Harron
Robert Harron

The Grocery Boy

George Beranger
George Beranger

Donald Crisp
Donald Crisp

Josephine Crowell
Josephine Crowell

The Sweetheart's Mother (uncredited)

Walter Long
Walter Long

The Detective (uncredited)

Wallace Reid
Wallace Reid

The Doctor (uncredited)

Key Crew

D.W. Griffith
Writer
D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Producer